Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has donated ₦50 million to the Igbo Cultural Association in the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, inclusiveness and the protection of residents’ businesses and investments.
Fintiri announced the donation during the 2026 Igbo Day celebration, popularly known as the Yam Festival, held at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola, the state capital.
The donation is intended to support the association and its activities, highlighting the relationship between the state government and the Igbo community, which contributes to Adamawa’s commercial and social life.
Addressing members of the community at the celebration, the governor assured them that his administration would continue to protect their businesses, investments and interests across the state.
He also reiterated his commitment to creating an enabling environment in which residents from different ethnic backgrounds can live, work and pursue their economic interests without discrimination.
Fintiri emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and inclusiveness, stressing the need for communities to maintain harmonious relationships regardless of their ethnic origins.
The annual Igbo Day celebration, popularly known as the Yam Festival, provides an opportunity for members of the Igbo community to celebrate their cultural heritage, strengthen their bonds and promote unity with other ethnic groups in their host communities.
The event at Mahmud Ribadu Square brought the community together to celebrate its traditions while highlighting the importance of cultural diversity and peaceful relations in Adamawa State.
The governor’s announcement also underscored the importance of protecting investments and encouraging commercial activities across the state, where residents from different parts of Nigeria live and conduct business.
Fintiri’s assurance of protection for the Igbo community comes amid his administration’s stated commitment to fostering an inclusive society in which people can contribute to the state’s development without ethnic barriers.
The ₦50 million donation was a major announcement at the celebration, while the governor’s remarks placed emphasis on security, mutual respect and the need for continued cooperation among the state’s diverse communities.
Adamawa, like other states in Nigeria, is home to people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Sustaining peaceful coexistence remains important for economic activity, community development and social stability.
The governor’s message at the event centred on the need for residents to feel secure in their businesses and investments while contributing to the collective progress of the state.
